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We remember Leonard James Farr
We remember Leonard James Farr
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Ernest William Farr
Source:8615986
1892
1893
location
97 Woodpecker Road, Deptford, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8629029
1893
1893
birth
97 Woodpecker Road, Deptford, London
United Kingdom
Source:1199122
Source:8629029
8th October 1893
1897
sibling
Alice Dorothy Farr
Source:8629029
1897
1900
sibling
Violet Primrose Farr
Source:8629029
2nd April 1900
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:8616236
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Butcher Boy
Source:8615986
31st March 1911
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:8615986
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Deptford, London
United Kingdom
Source:8629029
22nd November 1915
1916
dates
Age 22
Source:8616200
1916
1916
service
British Army
Rifleman
S/17988
The Rifle Brigade Depot
Source:8629029
29th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Rifleman
S/17988
The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
8th (Service) Battalion
Source:8629029
25th August 1916 - 3rd October 1916
service
British Army
Private
S/17988
The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
14th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8629029
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8615996
1916
death
Killed in Action
Riviere, near Arras
France
Source:8615996
Source:8629029
3rd October 1916
burial
Riviere
France
II, B, 5
Source:8629029
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard James |
| Initials | LJ |
| Last Name | Farr |
| Source | 8615996 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Woodpecker Road, Deptford, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1893 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/17988 | The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own) | 14th (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | S/17988 | The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own) | 8th (Service) Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | S/17988 | The Rifle Brigade Depot | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Ernest Farr | father | ||
| Alice Emma Huggins | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest William Farr | brother | 1892 | |
| Alice Dorothy Farr | sister | 1897 | |
| Violet Primrose Farr | sister | 2nd April 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'3" |
Media
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Leonard Farr GravestoneGravestone showing incorrect age. Leonard was 23 years old when he died.
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Leonard James FarrPhoto of Leonard given by his brother Ernest William Farr to the Bond of Sacrifice Portraits Collection. 26th November 1918
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Memorial in DeptfordStone memorial on the site of the Church of St James Hatcham, New Cross, LondonContributed by:
Peter87176
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Joanne85318 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanne85318 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Joanne85318 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Joanne85318 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanne85318 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Leonard Farr Gravestone | Peter87176 | |
| Leonard James Farr | Peter87176 | |
| Memorial in Deptford | Peter87176 |
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